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WAR 947W

1998 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 947W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2012 96,773 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Petrol tank cover insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda GL1100?

Based on 5,390 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 158
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 33
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WAR 947W is a 1998 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Honda GL1100 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAR 947W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 28 years old, this Honda GL1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WAR 947W registered?

WAR 947W is a 1998 Honda GL1100, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is WAR 947W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 947W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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